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Hi all,

This is my experience?with the SSB beta release.

After much fear and?consternation, I took the plunge today and installed the SSB beta firmware in a QMX Rev 1. I attempted to do a calibration on Putty, but the R and O commands would not work. This could be due to my inexperience with Putty or a failure to understand the?instructions. I disconnected the?QMX from my laptop and was able to run the calibration from the Hardware Tests screen on the radio. The QMX got a little warm, but the?calibration was apparently successful. Afterward, I checked the CW power output on?several bands, and it appeared to be normal (same output?I had before the calibration). I did not put the QMX back on Putty to check the calibration curves.

I tested the?SSB mode with a QRPguys microphone?kit and made 8 successful?phone contacts on 20M. Audio and signal strength reports were good. The?mic is covered by a cutdown foam windscreen purchased from Amazon, and the only mic setting I adjusted?was compression set at 5. I found the best output occurred while talking straight down into the mic held about an inch from my mouth. Probably because the mic element is a setback from the vinyl cap. I have not tried other?bands yet.?

I am mainly a CW op, but after the successful SSB implementation I may have to start making more phone contacts. I'm almost embarrassed to say it was fun!?

72,

Randy NR5N